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Yoga for balancing the chakras

The yoga chakras are the energy channels in the body through which the prana (our life force) flows. Although there are various different ones, there are 7 most commonly known. These are the root chakra, the sacral chakra, solar plexus, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye and the crown chakra.   When the yoga chakras are activated and in balance, the prana flows freely and the physical, mental and emotional bodies

Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Bees

Bees are known for their role in pollination and producing honey and beeswax. These insects are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily Apoidea and are presently considered a clade, called Anthophila. Did you get all that? You might have a pretty good idea about the importance of bees, but imaging saying that sentence to a child. They would look at you like you’re describing your 401K or tax filing procedures.

Enjoy Life. Offline.

In our modern age, it has become the norm to spend hours on our smartphones each day, thus exposing us to potentially harmful blue light and radio frequency energy. Overuse of digital screens can lead to eye strain, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches and even anxiety and depression. At True Nature, our team is always on the lookout for ways to remain present and healthy regardless of the

A Few Things You Should Know About Karma…Psst! It Probably Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means

  Karma. The west has twisted this Sanskrit concept into a pop culture excuse for… well, everything. Let’s fix that, shall we? Action The word karma simply means “action,” and from the classical yoga perspective, actions are vitally important. In fact, karma offers one of few paths to self-realization. Karma yoga understands that actions have consequences, so what we do matters. Therefore, karma yogis practice acting with intention. This isn’t

Yoga Sea + Soulscape with Christa Mastrangelo Joyce

True Nature was able to spend some time getting to know Yoga Teacher and Retreat Leader, Christa Mastrangelo Joyce. Take a glimpse into her upcoming retreat in Greece.   TN: How does the idea of “Yoga Sea + Soulscape” play into your upcoming Yoga Retreat, and what themes do you see coming up throughout the journey? C: A “soulscape” is the notion of a landscape of the soul. The sea

Ayurveda On The Road: Tips For Healthy Traveling

  Not everyone loves traveling, however, those who do can attest to the fact that traveling is an entire fun package. Asides the fact that it is interesting and full of excitement, it also holds memories which you would treasure for years to come. The fun in traveling does not start from the road trip it starts from the anticipation. Waiting for the designated day to arrive comes with its

Creating a Guide for All Yoga Travellers

As more and more people around the globe are getting mindfully immersed in yoga, it has become perfectly normal to practice it wherever you go. If you are planning a holiday, or you want to organize your yoga retreat or go to one, you should strive to do your maximum to reap the benefits of it. Creating a guide that will incorporate everything you need to do can be challenging,